I have tried all types of medication to get the pain to stop but I still get cramps and bloating and my lower back hurts really bad what can I do to make it stop?
2007-07-05 11:57:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Have you tried heat? Soaking in a hot tub of water, or a heating pad on the tummy may help. One thing I discovered that always took away the pain when all else failed, is the hands and knees position. Get on all fours and lower your shoulders. I know it sounds weird, but it worked for me. It seems to take some of the pressure off the pelvis.
Try to stay away from junk foods, especially stuff with lots of salt the week before your period.
2007-07-05 12:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it should. try eating a banana or two because that really helps me. something to do with the nutrients in them being good for periods. a heating pad helps me, i doubt a hot water bottle would because it just cools off etc and it doesnt cover your whole stomach. you should go on birth control though that will take it right away. try to buy a heating pad, not a hot water bottle. lay under a warm blanket with it and cover your whole stomach and put a pillow under the arch of your back [important!] or between your knees if you're on your side. but your back is best. try to make sure you're completely level lying flat and straight. sometimes it helps to bend your knees though. eat a banana and take a womens multi vitamin. and yes, get a little tipsy. try to use whine or something like that and not straight up vodka. it can really really help to eat well before your period.
2016-05-19 01:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol or Ibuprofen. Stay away from caffeine. Eat food that has a lot of potassium. And yes, the dreaded exercise will help too.
2007-07-05 12:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tulip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yaz (birth control) was made specifically for PPD (all the icky stuff that comes with a period) I have been on it for three weeks now and I love it! Good luck
2007-07-05 12:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
continue with the otc meds as prescribed. sometimes it takes more than one dose to get ahead of the pain. then try comfort measures like a thermacare pad, heating pad or hot bath. you can also try to relax with music or drawing too. good luck;)michele
2007-07-05 12:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by nurseflowergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heating pad will help,motrin,or some doctor medications.>>>>Even taking a hot bath would help....
2007-07-05 12:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by ER Doctor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naprogesic or Ponstan, you can get it at your chemist.
I take Napro, its the best for period pain.
2007-07-05 12:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Glamourous_Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had massive cramps before too. Ibuprofen does wonders.
2007-07-05 12:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by Fartbuster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it helps to soak yourself in a nice relaxing tub of warm water
2007-07-05 12:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just exercise because the more u sit around the more you'll feel it and if u keep your self busy in something then you won't feel'em and don't use any medications they never work, trust me on this.
2007-07-05 12:02:09 · answer #10 · answered by Dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋